Hopedale Medical Complex (HMC) Location: Hopedale, IL
Schedule: Schedule varies with rotating weekends and holidays
HMC offers a supportive, team‑oriented environment with great benefits and opportunities to grow.
HMC Offers:
The Dietary Aide plays an important role in providing high‑quality service to residents, visitors, and employees. This position is responsible for serving meals, preparing food items, maintaining clean and safe kitchen areas, and supporting the dietary team across multiple departments.
Prepare tray line items including napkins, wrapped silverware, trays, lids, and placemats
Complete food prep for tray line and cooler
Purée food as needed
Assemble trays according to meal requests or physician orders
Stock carts with ice water and iced tea for lunch
Load and deliver carts to childcare, hospital, senior living, and nursing home areas
Prepare puddings, Jell‑O, and salads for the next day
Serve lunch on the tray line
Refill salad bar
Check dates on puddings, custards, and similar items to ensure freshness
Clear and sanitize tables and tabletop items
Empty carts and remove trash
Clean carts, coffee pots, and kitchen equipment
Wash dishes and maintain a clean kitchen environment
Prepare kitchen and dining rooms for the next meal
Answer kitchen phone as needed
Perform other related duties as assigned
High school diploma or equivalent, or current enrollment in high school
Strong customer service skills
Ability to work well with a variety of people
Ability to follow instructions and work as part of a team
Reliable and dependable
Ability to work rotating weekends and holidays
Food service sanitation license preferred
All HMC employees must pass a federal and state background check and a drug and alcohol screening. Testing includes both illegal and legal substances, including cannabis (THC).
Work is performed in a kitchen environment with exposure to hot foods, utensils, water, and potentially slick surfaces. Safety procedures are followed to minimize hazards.
